Ohio State's biggest early-season threat awaits on Saturday with Notre Dame featuring a fresh weapon at quarterback, a strong running game and a top-tier pass defense.
Kyle McCord had his sharpest performance yet against Western Kentucky, throwing nearly as many touchdowns (three) as he did incompletions (four) on 23 attempts.
Ohio State is "laser-focused" on Notre Dame, Kyle McCord looks good as a full-time starter and TreVeyon Henderson and Chip Trayanum look like the Buckeyes' RB1 and RB2.
Ohio State smashed Western Kentucky, 63-10, thanks to four forced turnovers, two defensive scores, and big days from Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison Jr. and TreVeyon Henderson.
Ohio State has allowed its fewest points through three games since 1975, the Buckeyes have one of their best quarters ever and five Buckeyes celebrate their first OSU touchdowns.
Ohio State is listed as a slight favorite by DraftKings (-3), FanDuel (-3.5) and BetJACK (-3.5) ahead of its top-10 showdown in South Bend against Notre Dame next Saturday night.
Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton had nothing but praise for the Buckeyes following Ohio State's 63-10 win over the Hilltoppers on Saturday afternoon.
Ohio State showed its ability to be a dominant team in its 63-10 win over Western Kentucky, which it now must build on as it prepares for a much bigger test against Notre Dame.